Ankita Kohli
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Morris Jones Restaurant And Cocktail Bar, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Mastered knife skills and kitchen management, significantly reducing food waste. Excelled in staff coordination and effective communication, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Morris Jones Restaurant And Cocktail Bar
Windsor, VIC
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Customer Service Cashier
Australian Butcher Store
Dandenong, VIC
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Education
Diploma In Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Angad Australian Institute
Flagstaff, VIC06.2022
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Plating techniques
- Staff Coordination
- Portion and cost control
Certification
Certificate 3 in commercial cookery
Certificate 4 in commercial cookery
Diploma in hospitality management
Food handling certificate
Skill assessment certificate from TRA (Trade Recognition Australia)
Languages
Hindi, Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Morris Jones Restaurant And Cocktail Bar
05.2021 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Australian Butcher Store
04.2020 - 07.2022
Diploma In Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Angad Australian Institute